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In Search of Small Stones

Dec 24, 2014

Theme Essay by Carla M. Wilson

Happy holidays from Talking Writing! As a gift to yourself, try the writerly 'New Year's Challenge' offered with this piece.

Writing and Faith, Advice, About Poetry | Read More

Chana Bloch: “The Poem Begins to Shape You”

Dec 17, 2014

TW Interview by Carol Dorf

Whatever kind of poetry you write, it’s hard not to get discouraged.

Featured Interview, About Poetry, Illness | Read More

William Least Heat-Moon: "Damnable Speed"

Dec 10, 2014

TW Interview by David Biddle

It’s toxically lethal for writers to perceive themselves as geniuses able to dash off greatness.

Featured Interview, About Memoir | Read More

Caitlin Moran: “You Just Can’t Argue with Cool”

Nov 03, 2014

TW Interview by Lorraine Berry

Just by being working class, I’m a minority in the industry, and then to be a woman on top of that is absolutely nuts.

Featured Interview, Diversity, Journalism | Read More

Three Money Lessons for Starry-Eyed Authors

Oct 20, 2014

TW Column by David Biddle

Self-published literary novels do not sell well on Amazon—or anywhere else.

Advice, Money, Talking Indie | Read More